Home Network Security Guide
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Home Network Security Guide
Turn your home network into a digital fortress. Secure your router, connected devices, and smart home technology with easy-to-follow steps.
Download the Home Network Security Guide
Router setup checklists, network zone diagrams, device inventory templates, and monthly maintenance schedules.
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Router Security Setup
Change defaults, update firmware, and enable encryption
Network Segmentation
Separate networks for guests, IoT devices, and kids
Device Inventory
Track and secure every connected device in your home
Monthly Maintenance
Regular security checks and firmware updates
30-Minute Quick Wins
- Change your router admin password (default passwords are public)
- Update router firmware to patch security vulnerabilities
- Create a guest network for visitors and IoT devices
- Disable WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)—it's easily hacked
Default Passwords Are Public Knowledge
Most router admin passwords are "admin" or "password" by default—and hackers know this. If you haven't changed yours, anyone nearby could access your network settings, redirect your traffic, or install malware. This is the single most important security step.
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